Results 821-840 of 2,022 for speaker:John Brassil

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Jun 2018)

John Brassil: 790. To ask the Minister for Health if concerns (details supplied) regarding type 1 diabetes services in University Hospital Kerry will be addressed; if the solutions suggested will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25140/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (12 Jun 2018)

John Brassil: 1011. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures in place to prevent or minimise threats to the electricity and water infrastructure in view of threats described in an article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24237/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (31 May 2018)

John Brassil: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 20 March 2018, if a report has been submitted by the inspector; when a decision will issue in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24062/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (31 May 2018)

John Brassil: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the increase in capitation rates for primary schools and secondary schools respectively in each year since 2016; if he is satisfied with these increases; his plans to increase the rates in the coming two years; if so, the amount by which they will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24118/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: There is an issue in the Cork-Kerry region which has the longest waiting list in the country for cataract operations, at up to 60 months from the time of referral to the carrying out of the operation. One can often wait up to 24 or 36 months before even being seen. People with such difficulties attend my clinic on a weekly basis. It is the Minister's colleague, the Minister of State,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: I will concentrate on the Association of Optometrists Ireland. In my day we used to call them opticians. There are 352 registered optometrists who are willing to get involved and provide much needed community backup for an overloaded system. We recently heard a presentation by the association in Buswells Hotel. It is more than willing to get involved, particularly in screening for young...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 41. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the long waiting times for ophthalmology services, both in primary care and acute hospitals [23766/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: I might demonstrate to Deputy Alan Kelly how he should use one minute and not complain to other Deputies when he goes over it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 86. To ask the Minister for Health if the extended waiting times for minors for orthodontic treatment in the CHO4 area will be addressed; if he will consider extending the private procurement measures in place to reduce wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23447/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 116. To ask the Minister for Health the strategies the HSE south west group has in place to deal with the chronic staffing shortages across key disciplines, that is, consultants, doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23448/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the calculation method used for vehicle registration tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 389. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in the CHO4 area waiting for ophthalmology surgery following initial assessment; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and greater than 52 weeks, respectively; the number from each area within the CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23311/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

John Brassil: 427. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the long waiting times for ophthalmology services in both primary care and acute hospitals. [23545/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 May 2018)

John Brassil: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a visa application by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22906/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 May 2018)

John Brassil: 135. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [22946/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 May 2018)

John Brassil: 137. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of the fair deal scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22953/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 May 2018)

John Brassil: 139. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the price gap in the cost of State-run HSE nursing homes and private nursing homes; the reason for the difference in costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22956/18]

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

John Brassil: The points being made today by Fianna Fáil and in particular by our spokespersons, Deputies Gallagher and McConalogue, are fair and reasonable. We want to support a system that is fair and in principle we support the penalty points system. Anybody who is in breach of the law should see the appropriate treatment. However, we must be fair to an industry that contributes significantly to...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (23 May 2018)

John Brassil: I am very disappointed with the response. I will continue to pursue this matter. The working family payment is basically a recognition by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that, education aside, the family needs extra money in order to meet minimum living standards. As a State, we are saying the family in question does not qualify for support to educate its child....

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (23 May 2018)

John Brassil: I greatly appreciate the opportunity to raise this very important issues as a Topical Issue matter. I raised it already this morning during questions on promised legislation. I did not realise at that time that my Topical Issue matter had been selected. The basic issue relates to an individual in my constituency who is in receipt of €229 in family income supplement, which is a...