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Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: I first want to go back to the statement made in this debate by Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn. I support entirely the statement and the comment in relation to the European Union and the need for a common-sense approach. I do so because I often follow the seafood sector, including John Shine, of Shine's Seafood, which distributes wild Irish tuna. I watch carefully the mapping Mr. Shine...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 257. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details of the programme of maintenance relative to the River Barrow, and the cost of work in each of the last five years; if there are any impediments on the river and canals section that prevent or hinder barges and boats from using the amenity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 305. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) has been approved. [20261/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 312. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for the State pension (non-contributory) will be approved for a person (details supplied); if they are entitled to the State pension (contributory); and if they will be paid supplementary allowance as they have no income. [20492/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 406. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the actions taken by his Department following recent meetings with a person (details supplied) relative to the ongoing health issues they are experiencing with their horses; if the tests and examination of the horses affected have been analysed; if current test results have been compared with the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 448. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if payments due to a company for the provision of accommodation (details supplied) will be paid immediately; if a designated official will be appointed to contact each company directly to resolve any issues that may be delaying the payments due, and if he will expedite the matter. [20424/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 449. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if payment due to a company (details supplied) for the provision of accommodation will be paid immediately. [20425/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 570. To ask the Minister for Health if the hours promised for the care of a person (details supplied) will be provided without delay; if the family will be given clarification on the waiting list process and allocation of home care services and if he will expedite a positive response and immediate engagement with the family. [20496/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (2 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if retired nurses who paid a D stamp all their working life and were not allowed to opt for paying an A stamp will have their pension entitlements reviewed to allow them to qualify for a maximum pension rather than the reduced pension they are currently in receipt of; and if she will explain the rationale of the decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (1 May 2024)

John McGuinness: 189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a State pension (non-contributory) will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied); if pension benefit is being paid to their husband is respect of the person; and if the application will be expedited. [19892/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the intransigence and indifference shown by Iarnród Éireann and the company’s resistance of every effort over a 27-year period made by this Deputy and others, including the local authority, to restore the protected structure that was once the boarding platform for the railway station, Kilkenny; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 236. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending S.I. No. 266/2012 relative to the refund of VAT for touring coaches, that is, the VAT 71 refund scheme, to include bus types that are electric and low-carbon vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Industry (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expedite approval for the importing of a 2018 car by a family returning to work in Ireland (details supplied) having lived in England for the past 12 years and who are now experiencing bureaucratic challenges. [19093/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite an application for teaching recognition in the name of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19083/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 456. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a full payment of child benefit will be approved for a person (details supplied) and their partner, as both are in the process of establishing their home again in Ireland, having spent several years abroad; and if she will expedite a positive decision. [19086/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 665. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be issued based on medical circumstances to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 698. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be arranged as a matter of urgency for a child (details supplied) with a child and adolescent psychiatrist, as they have been refused and their medical team is insisting on an appointment to deal with the child’s anxiety, poor sleep pattern and other mental health issues; if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a...

Report on Politically Exposed Persons: Motion (25 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, and Reform, and Taoiseach entitled "Report on Politically Exposed Persons", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 13th December, 2023. I thank members of the committee and all those who appeared before us, including departmental officials, to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 220. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied) who is giving full-time care to their father; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18538/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (25 Apr 2024)

John McGuinness: 287. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the receipt of a submission from a community organisation (details supplied); his response to the concerns expressed by the residents; and if he and his Department officials will engage immediately with the community and this Deputy. [18602/24]