Meath West — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Peadar Tóibín — Aontú 0 votes · 78 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 78 total

Health 33 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if a vaccine (details supplied) will be made available in Ireland; and if so, when this will be the case. [62959/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the length of time the Covid-19 booster will provide immunity for in view of the announcement that boosters will be delivered three months after the second jab. [63054/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries carried out in each of the past five years by type of surgery and diagnosis as was presented in Parliamentary Question No. 672 of 11 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63097/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting on paediatric dental surgical procedures at Our Lady’s Hospital, Drogheda; the current waiting times; the number of cancellations for urgent surgery in the past six months; the reasons for the cancellations; when surgical procedures will resume; and when urgent dental surgery will be expedited for a child (details supplied). [63238/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if the HSE and the designers and architects of the National Children’s Hospital at St. James’s Hospital consulted with the gardaí responsible for policing the area regarding the suitability of the site for parking and traffic management in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63422/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants for medical cards from 2015 to 2021; and the number of these applications rejected by the HSE by reason in tabular form. [63511/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for medical cards from those with a cancer diagnosis from 2015 to 2021; and the number of these applications approved by the HSE. [63512/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number or estimated number of HSE employees who tested positive for Covid-19 since 1 December 2021; and if a weekly and hospital by hospital breakdown can be provided on that figure. [1001/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number or estimated number of HSE employees who were identified as close contacts of persons who had tested positive for Covid-19 since 1 December 2021; and if a weekly and hospital by hospital breakdown can be provided on that figure. [1002/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who tested positive for Covid-19 after they were admitted to hospital or while they were in hospital since 1 December 2021; and if a hospital by hospital breakdown can be provided on that figure. [1003/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were tested for Covid-19 at pop-up or walk-in testing centres since the start of the pandemic; the number who tested positive at these centres; if a centre breakdown can be provided on that figure; and if he will list the pop-up testing centres which were operational in the State since the start of the pandemic. [1004/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues with the HSE request a test website link; the nature of the issues reported by members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1005/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who requested Covid-19 tests through the HSE request a test website link since it was introduced; the number of persons who were either issued with a PCR appointment slot; and the number who were sent a supply of antigen tests following their request through the link. [1006/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims notified to the State Claims Agency which relate to the alleged misreading of smear tests by CervicalCheck since 2018; and if a year by year or month by month breakdown can be provided in tabular form. [1007/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims notified to the CervicalCheck Tribunal since its establishment; the closing date by which claims can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1008/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims notified to the State Claims Agency which relate to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 in each month since the enactment of the legislation; the nature of the claims notified; the stages each claim is at in the legal process; the amount the State has spent to date in fighting such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1009/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims notified to the State Claims Agency which relate to persons who died of Covid-19 after contracting the illness in a hospital setting. [1010/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims notified to the State Claims Agency which relate to persons who died of Covid-19 after contracting the illness in a nursing home or other residential care facility. [1011/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the reason that he refused to meet with pro-life parliamentary colleagues and advocacy groups in the lead-up to the three-year review process; his views on whether this one-sided approach is consistent with his claim to have conducted a broad consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1101/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who are clinically discharged but who are in hospital; the number of patients who are clinically discharged in hospital for six months or less, between six months and one year, between one year and 18 months, between 18 months and two years and for more than two years. [1742/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the hospitals that allow patients to confirm appointments by text or email; and his views on whether confirming appointments by phone call is logical at a time when there are not enough staff to man the phones. [1743/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the evidence that is available that demonstrates that the closing of hospitality at 8 pm reduces the number of Covid-19 deaths or the number of persons in intensive care units; and if he will consider allowing the hospitality sector to reopen for normal working hours. [1744/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of phone calls received by the HSE drug and alcohol helpline in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [1756/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the way that persons who have caught Covid-19, who have taken an antigen test, who were not able to get a PCR test and who self-isolated for ten days, will be able to get a certificate to confirm that they have had the illness. [1783/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the status of the investigation into an incident (details supplied). [1978/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the detail of the advertising process implemented by the Government for the recruitment of the chair to oversee the three year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and the breakdown of the way and location of this tender has been advertised in order to attract a diverse field of prospective applicants. [2035/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health when 12 to 15 year olds with underlying conditions will be provided with a booster vaccination. [2056/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the research that has been carried out on the benefits of vaccinating children from five to 11 years of age; the research that has been carried out on the incidents of myocarditis in children in this age cohort that have been vaccinated; and the research that has been carried out on the transmissibility of the omicron variant amongst children of this age who have been vaccinated. [2178/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person who cannot take the vaccine for health reasons can obtain a certificate to allow them to access hospitality, theatre and gyms. [2179/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the advertising process implemented by the Government for the recruitment of the chair to oversee the three year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; the manner in which and locations in which this tender has been advertised in order to attract a diverse field of prospective applicants. [2187/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Meath who are waiting for a homecarer to be allocated to them despite having been approved for same. [2406/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Meath who have requested additional homecare hours; and the average waiting times for receiving additional care. [2407/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who died by suicide in the State in each of the past ten years by county.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2646/22]
Justice 23 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a decision on their naturalisation application after a wait of two years; when the person may expect to receive a response to their application; if, given the circumstances efforts can be made to ensure a decision is made soon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63071/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if the visa immigration arrangement is still in place for international contracted circus artists working for Irish traditional circuses for more than 90 days in the State and being previously exempt from the requirement to apply for a work permit in cases in which they fall outside the criteria of the atypical working scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63191/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who are currently in prison in the State. [1013/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who are currently in prison in the State who previously served time in prison for an offence in the past. [1014/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners in the State who reported being assaulted while in prison in each of the past ten years; and if a breakdown can be provided on the nature of the assaults in tabular form. [1015/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who died while in prison in each of the past ten years; and if a breakdown can be provided on the causes of death in tabular form. [1016/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who died while in juvenile detention in the State in each of the past ten years; and if a breakdown can be provided on the causes of death in tabular form. [1018/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of social workers employed by the Irish Prison Service. [1019/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of chaplains working in the Irish Prison Service. [1020/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of counsellors or psychologists currently working in the Irish Prison Service. [1021/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the purpose of the [email protected] email account; the date upon which the email address was first publicised; the number of emails in the inbox of the email account; the number of emails sent by that email address; and the frequency with which the email account is monitored. [1375/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the purpose of the [email protected] email account; the date upon which the email address was first publicised; the number of emails in the inbox of the email account; the number of emails sent by that email address; and the frequency with which the email account is monitored. [1376/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if a visa and citizenship application will be processed as soon as possible for a person (details supplied). [1651/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice when the protected disclosure that was submitted by a person (details supplied) will be fully investigated; and when the alleged penalisation against the person will cease. [2057/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the reason the Irish Prison Service is not allegedly carrying out the performance management development system with all staff (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to these allegations; and if these allegations have been investigated. [2058/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of speeding fines issued on foot of evidence obtained by speed camera vans in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2190/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons arrested for rape or sexual assault in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2191/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons convicted of rape or sexual assault in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2192/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of times gardaí were called to private dwellings as a result of alleged domestic violence in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2193/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of times gardaí were called to the scene of a stabbing in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2194/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of murders which took place in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2195/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of females and males respectively, murdered in the State in the past ten years. [2196/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons under 18 years of age murdered in the State in each of the past ten years. [2197/22]
Children 9 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons currently serving sentences in juvenile detention facilities in the State; and if a breakdown can be provided on the ages or age brackets of these persons in tabular form. [1017/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of social workers employed to work in juvenile detention centres. [1022/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of chaplains working in juvenile detention centres. [1023/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of counsellors or psychologists currently working in juvenile detention centres. [1024/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if Tusla has yet determined if anyone suffered abuse or neglect as an indirect result of the mislaying of hundreds of files in its Portlaoise office (details supplied); if Tusla was able to successfully track down retrospectively every individual referenced in the files; if not, the number of persons whom it was unable to track down; the number contacted as part of its review; the number identified as deceased at the time of the review; if each individual concerned has received an apology from Tusla for the mislaying of their files; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1371/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has been subjected to cyberattacks since he took office; if so, the nature of the cyberattacks; the impact they had on the operation of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1372/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children out of the 122 cases of suspected child abuse in County Kerry which went unreported by Tusla to An Garda Síochána as identified in 2019 (details supplied) who are now deceased. [1373/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it has been determined whether individuals referenced in the 365 cases of suspected child abuse in County Kerry which Tusla failed to refer to An Garda Síochána as identified in 2019 suffered abuse as an indirect result of the failure by Tusla to refer their cases to An Garda Síochána; and the number of persons who suffered abuse as a result or the estimated number (details supplied). [1374/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if, on dates between 5 and 9 January 2022, Tusla or its press office made contact or attempted to make contact with the parent of any child who died while in State care regarding commentary made by such a parent on social media. [1377/22]
Education 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers, primary and post-primary currently seconded to the Professional Development Service for Teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1127/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the actions and duties the Professional Development Service for Teachers has been undertaking since March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit and schools were forced to close; and if she will confirm reports that many of those working for the service have been working from home conducting research. [1128/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers recruited to the Professional Development Service for Teachers in each year since its establishment. [1129/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the financial cost of keeping the Professional Development Service for Teachers organisation in place; the cost of substituting teachers in the schools from which they were seconded to the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1130/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education if she will consider returning Professional Development Service for Teachers seconded teachers to their classrooms in this critical time of emergency in schools. [1131/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education if she will provide clarity on the leaving certificate 2022 exam as soon as possible; if she plans to allow the hybrid model giving students a choice of exams, accredited grades or both; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1571/22]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit of his Department. [61918/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland. [61917/21]
Transport 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of fatalities on Irish roads in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2188/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who died in car accidents on Irish roads who were not wearing seat belts in each county in the State in each of the past ten years in tabular form. [2189/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the work permit exemption is still in place for international contracted circus artists working for Irish traditional circuses greater than 90 days in the State in cases in which they fall outside the criteria of the atypical working scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63192/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance if a farmer who sells rights to a phone mast on their land to a private company is exempt from paying VAT on the sale of the phone mast by virtue of the fact that they are a farmer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63602/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of the funding set aside for Traveller accommodation which has been drawn down in each of the past five years; and the amount drawn down by each local authority during that time period in tabular form. [1012/22]

New lobbying 24 returns

Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
MSD Health
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss and support the overdue announcement of a nationwide ban on smoky coal in Ireland; to highlight the problem of smuggling and cross border fuel sales
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Environment · Finance
- Use of Peat in Horticulture
- Signpost Farms
- Nursing Home Support Scheme - Fair Deal
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Gibney Communications Agriculture
- To highlight the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- The downgrading of Our Lady's Hospital Navan Co Meath.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- The Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS), which was implemented by Government to contribute towards the cost of nursing homes implementing intensified infection prevention control measures not covered by Fair Deal fees payable, was amongst the first financial supports to be withdrawn by Government, ceasing end of June. The cessation was despite nursing homes, understandably, having to continue to implement cost-heavy measures not encompassed under the fees payable by the State.
- Workforce Challenges- Nursing Homes are experiencing a crisis due to workforce shortages, particularly healthcare assistants. Nursing Homes have advanced the requirement for pay parity, with the State suppressing wage capacity through the Nursing Home Support Scheme. Extreme pressures present for some nursing homes, with critical staffing challenges also present due to Covid19.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Engaged with relevant public representatives and officials on the Regional Group's proposed Autism Bill
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
- Meeting request to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates & growing black market
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

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