Results 321-340 of 814 for speaker:Richard O'Donoghue in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 170. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied with the €5 increase given to social welfare recipients; her views on whether it is acceptable given the increase in the prices of goods in all sectors and the impact it will have on these persons already under pressure financially; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51647/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (19 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 251. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address concerns by farmers that factories are advising pig farmers that they may be unable to process their pigs as they are unable to source staff. [51171/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address the lack of broadband in parts of rural Ireland which is making remote working extremely difficult; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50017/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 150. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the allowance for electricity units for the elderly and persons claiming such entitlements can be increased due to planned increases from energy suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50019/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (13 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 219. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding and the lack of beds at UHL Limerick; his plans to alleviate the problem (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50016/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (13 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 220. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the increase in the number of persons that are seeking mental health support and taking medication for such issues in the knowledge that this medication is highly addictive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50018/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (6 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the closure of a bank (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48425/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 106. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of nurses and careers in Limerick city and county for facilities such as respite care units in the communities the lack of nurses is delaying the opening of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48426/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 107. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected to prioritise funding for mental health services in Limerick in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48427/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (30 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected regarding physical education becoming an optional exam leaving certificate subject in all secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (30 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 312. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of the specialist community diabetes teams under the Enhanced Community Care Programme; if the service will be available to all persons with diabetes free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47202/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (30 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the lack of funding for orthodontic treatments for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47203/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (28 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the lack of accommodation for students and the knock-on effect it has on their education (details supplied). [45917/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (28 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 555. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that are being given to higher institutes of education to support students during the housing crises; if his Department will commence nine month modular-type homes on or off-campus in cities such as Limerick in which there is huge demand for accommodation; and if any capital infrastructure is planned to erect modular homes for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (22 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that funeral directors no longer qualify for a commercial rates waiver for funeral homes, even though due to Covid-19 restrictions homes are not open to the public; if he will be providing them with a rates waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45475/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (22 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 138. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to provide supports and recreation centres for families with autism and other such spectrums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45477/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 215. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn for the need for a national diabetes register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45476/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 216. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide supports for amputees and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45478/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Priorities (15 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to reduce class sizes, support school leaders and increase school funding in the future given that these issues are of concern to teachers and principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44057/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Sep 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 744. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine to children under 12 years of age given that it is a concern to both parents and teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44056/21]