Results 121-140 of 891 for speaker:Joe O'Brien in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: 766. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of an independent inquiry to investigate the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23872/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: 767. To ask the Minister for Health the number of families that have received consultations with the genetics service in Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin, to establish if their child or children have been affected by exposure to sodium valproate in utero; the number of diagnoses of foetal anticonvulsant syndrome, foetal valproate spectrum disorder and foetal valproate syndrome that have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: 768. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for families with a positive diagnosis of foetal anticonvulsant syndrome to access care pathways and community supports that were developed by the valproate response project team by the HSE in 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23874/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Grant Payments (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Government is aware of the challenges facing community and voluntary organisations and is committed to working closely with the sector in managing through these, recognising that it will require a whole of Government approach. The Community and Voluntary Sector Covid-19 Stability Fund was intended to be a targeted once-off cash injection for organisations and groups delivering critical...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Government is aware of the challenges facing community and voluntary organisations and is committed to working closely with the sector in managing through these, recognising that it will require a whole of Government approach. The Community and Voluntary Sector Covid-19 Stability Fund was intended to be a targeted once-off cash injection for organisations and groups currently delivering...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 917 and 918 together. It is the responsibility of each local authority to maintain the register of dog breeding establishments in its administrative area. However, my Department does publish annual statistics on a range of local authority dog control responsibilities, including in relation to dog breeding establishments. This information is collated from...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, while local authorities have responsibility for all operational matters, including enforcement. The Act provides for Guidelines to be put in place for the management and operation of Dog Breeding Establishments. Following a public consultation process in 2018, my Department published new...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: Through our ongoing engagement with the Community and Voluntary sector, my Department is keenly aware of the challenges faced by the sector whilst meeting increased demands on many of their services. My Department is providing additional vital supports to rural and community organisations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is supporting the following initiatives: On 16 March 2020, my...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Government is aware of the challenges facing community and voluntary organisations and is committed to working closely with the sector in managing through these, recognising that it will require a whole of Government approach. The Community and Voluntary Sector Covid-19 Stability Fund was intended to be a targeted once-off cash injection for organisations and groups currently...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Government is aware of the challenges facing community and voluntary organisations and is committed to working closely with the sector in managing through these, recognising that it will require a whole of Government approach. The Community and Voluntary Sector Covid-19 Stability Fund was intended to be a targeted once-off cash injection for organisations and groups delivering critical...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: In 2018, the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) was launched. The CEP replaced the re-cast RAPID programme and the Communities Facilities Scheme which operated up to the end of 2017. The CEP had a budget of €4.5m in 2020. A 40% increase in this budget would result in a requirement for funding of €6.3m in 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: Men’s and Women’s Sheds make an invaluable contribution to community life in Ireland. My Department is providing a range of supports in 2020 which Men's and Women's Sheds can avail of, depending on the works being completed.  This can include work relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, I launched the 2020 Community Enhancement Programmewith funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: I presume the Deputy is referring to my Department's Community Services Programme, or CSP, which supports over 400 community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model. Funding is provided as a contribution towards the cost of an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) and a manager, where warranted. Currently there are over 1,700...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: Through our ongoing engagement with the Community and Voluntary sector, my Department is keenly aware of the challenges faced by the sector whilst meeting increased demands on many of their services. My Department is providing additional vital supports to rural and community organisations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is supporting the following initiatives: On...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: This year’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme has been tailored to focus on interventions that can assist our rural towns and villages to respond to the challenges presented by COVID-19.  The scheme includes an Accelerated Measure which will enable towns and villages to introduce initiatives immediately to support increased footfall and enable people to shop and socialise...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Community Development Programme(CDP) was established in 1990.  It sought to challenge the underlying causes of disadvantage resulting from the effects of poverty and exclusion.  Up to 200 Projects and organisations were funded under the Programme. These projects had an anti-poverty, anti-exclusion focus and were managed by a voluntary board of management drawn from the local...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (17 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: The Community Services Programme, or CSP, supports more than 400 community organisations, to provide local services through a social enterprise model with funding provided as a contribution to the cost of an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) and a manager, where warranted.   In 2019, Indecon International Economic Consultants were...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (22 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: In 2019, the Department of Defence applied for, and secured, funding (€1million) to upgrade Civil Defence’s fleet under the Dormant Accounts Fund. This application occurred in the context of adverse weather events and the role of the Civil Defence in assisting vulnerable people and communities, in particular elderly people living in more isolated settings. The application was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: I understand that the person concerned had completed 3 years on Community Employment in September 2019, and in view of her particular circumstances was permitted, exceptionally at that time, to continue for a further year. In order to be eligible again for Community Employment, she will again need to be in a receipt of a qualifying payment for twelve months. She can then apply for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by this Department on 10 June 2020. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The application has...