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Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: -----but it is taking a long time. I asked the Minister of State about it three or four times since I was elected. I understand the relevant Bill is on Committee Stage. Waiting for the ratification of the UNCRPD is becoming a latter-day "Waiting for Godot". If there is a will in this House, things get done but if there is not a will, things do not get done. It is as simple as that. I...

Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: What is the status of the commitments in the programme for Government on improving the lives of persons with disabilities?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 64. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to examine the restrictions on visa applications from Libyan citizens, especially those in the medical professions who have offers of employment here, in view of the problems in retaining and recruiting staff in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32973/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will meet the family of a person (details supplied) regarding an inquiry into their death and the subsequent events around the Garda investigation and court proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32972/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 212. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if, in recognition and acknowledgement of the long campaign for justice for the victims of the Stardust tragedy, he will sanction payment for the most recent report carried out on behalf of the families of the victims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33225/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 386. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the planned automation of Greystones DART station; the impact on staff and passengers, including those with disabilities and tourists that often look to staff for help and information; the health and safety implications; his plans to lease Greystones station for commercial use; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (11 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to meet with PDFORRA; his views on the right of the Defence Forces to have a representative body to discuss issues such as low pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32597/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the current pay proposals for the public sector will deal with endemic low pay in the Defence Forces; if he will be seeking special arrangements for the Defence Forces to insure an end to low pay and reliance on FIS among those in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32596/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (6 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in third level mental health counselling; his further plans to ring-fence €3 million for student counselling and supports per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31574/17]

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: I commend Sinn Féin for this motion and, in particular, the contributions of Deputies Kathleen Funchion and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire. A number of us were at a demonstration six weeks ago outside the gates of this House organised by SIPTU on a significant day - International Children's Day. Obviously, the protest was about child care and the poor pay and conditions that workers face....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Titles (4 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 308. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider retaining the word Gaeltacht in the title of her Department when the reorganisation of her Department occurs. [31035/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Gino Kenny: 548. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the need for youth facilities and programmes in the Newcastle, County Dublin area; her plans to put funding and resources in place to address these growing needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31019/17]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (29 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: Fianna Fáil caused the crisis. They have a hard neck.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: I spoke about Charlotte Connolly's situation and I ask the Government to intervene. Charlotte is looking for a three-month trial of the drug in question. Other people with the same condition have taken it in the United States and have experienced huge health benefits. Charlotte was diagnosed three and a half years ago. If it was the Taoiseach's loved one in this scenario, he would do...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [30165/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: I raised this issue with the Taoiseach last week. I am raising it again to make a point about the high cost of medicines in this country. I think the Taoiseach is aware of the case of a lady called Charlotte Connolly from his time as Minister for Health a few years ago. Charlotte suffers from Degos disease, which is extremely rare. She is the only person with it in Ireland at the moment....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Assistance Fund (28 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to begin a phased restoration to 2012 rates of student assistance fund, SAF, to reflect the real costs attached to participation in higher level education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30344/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: The Government made a commitment on the high cost of medicines in the programme for Government to drive down the cost of drugs and medicines. The reason I raised this issue is because of a lady called Charlotte Connolly. I am not sure many people know her, but she is the only person in Ireland suffering from Degos disease. Her husband was here yesterday. He walked from Mullingar to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (21 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: 96. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease here needs to be improved substantially to improve the lives of the many sufferers here; his further views on the fact that in other jurisdictions there are much more advanced and reliable blood tests which should be introduced here in place of the current unreliable ELISA test; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Jun 2017)

Gino Kenny: 101. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider the motion recently adopted by an organisation (details supplied) calling for the prescription of cannabis for medicinal use not to be restricted to consultants only but to allow general practitioners to do so also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27734/17]