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Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Micheál Martin
614. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the building of the proposed new Letterkenny community nursing unit; if and when a competitive tendering contract for its building will take place; if a contract has been awarded for its construction; and if so, the details of same. [35134/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Tax Code
Micheál Martin
114. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the current tax treatment on Irish resident international seafarers' income, including any reliefs in operation; if he has examined the UK relief system in place for resident seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34203/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Emergency Accommodation Provision
Micheál Martin
175. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the demand of a centre (details supplied) in County Cork and to the fact that 281 children were turned away due to lack of capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34373/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Emergency Accommodation Provision
Micheál Martin
176. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department will allocate funding to a centre (details supplied) in County Cork; if there was an increased allocation in budget 2017 due to increased demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34374/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Emergency Accommodation Provision
Micheál Martin
177. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he or his Department has received any letters from a centre (details supplied) in relation to concerns regarding turning children and families away due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34375/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Housing Provision
Micheál Martin
178. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of new houses, social housing, extra rental units and voids that have been repaired in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34376/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Maritime Training
Micheál Martin
315. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status on resolving the issue that arose earlier in 2016 whereby refresher courses provided by the National Maritime College of Ireland were not recognised by the Marine Survey Office, while they were recognised in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34204/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Higher Education Institutions
Micheál Martin
108. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as long-term funding models in higher education. [33805/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Housing Provision
Micheál Martin
118. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as housing. [33805/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Health Services Funding
Micheál Martin
172. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as long-term funding models in health. [33805/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Programme for Government Implementation
Micheál Martin
192. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as broadband and climate change. [33805/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the reason he indicated at the civic forum that the British Government could initiate Article 50 by December 2016. [33802/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has been in contact with the Northern Ireland First Minister since the civic forum on Brexit was held on 2 November 2016. [33804/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Interdepartmental Meetings
Micheál Martin
58. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the way his Department is interacting with the EU unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs on a weekly basis. [33239/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Micheál Martin
59. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the staffing in Government information services has increased since July 2016. [33240/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Micheál Martin
60. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the section in his Department responsible for organising the civic forum on Brexit; and the number of civil servants and non-established civil servants employed in this section. [33241/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Micheál Martin
61. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the overall staff numbers in his Department have remained stagnant since 2015; the number of staff who have retired or been transferred, in tabular form; and if they were replaced. [33242/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
62. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the reason he is against appointing a Brexit Minister; the way in which he came to this decision; the rationale used; and if he sought advice from his officials. [33243/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
63. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met the new British ambassador. [33244/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
64. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met or written to the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, recently. [33246/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
65. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans to have any bilaterals at the North-South Ministerial Council meeting planned for 8 November 2016. [33247/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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British-Irish Council
Micheál Martin
66. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the issues he plans to discuss at the November British-Irish Council. [33238/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
72. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on education last met. [33057/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Seanad Reform
Micheál Martin
73. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the status of the inter-party group being set up to review Seanad Éireann reform. [33058/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Child Abuse
Micheál Martin
136. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his Department has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) requesting an apology from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33379/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Foreign Conflicts
Micheál Martin
240. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have met or requested a meeting with the Russian ambassador. [33245/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
241. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his Department have sought legal advice from the Attorney General's office on the impact of the Brexit referendum result on the Good Friday Agreement. [33248/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Micheál Martin
318. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has had their entitlement to medical equipment reduced; and if so, the reason for such a reduction. [33392/16]
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Departmental Correspondence
Micheál Martin
55. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he and his Department have received a communication from groups (details supplied) seeking assistance in respect of funding to complete support group archives and voice interviews with former residents to be established; if their request will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33062/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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School Management
Micheál Martin
146. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his Department were made aware of the sudden death of a person (details supplied) and when their colleagues wanted to attend the funeral on a school day there was no facility or discretion allowed for them to do so; if there is a policy in his Department on when a practising teacher passes away; if he will review this particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32757/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Housing Provision
Micheál Martin
167. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress made in the programme for Government on housing. [33056/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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North-South Ministerial Council
Micheál Martin
242. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the upcoming North-South Ministerial Council meeting in November 2016. [33055/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
2. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if there have been specific steps taken to allow negotiations between Ireland and Britain on Brexit. [32049/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
3. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with Mr. Michel Barnier when they met on 12 October 2016. [30752/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the contributions made by the British Prime Minister May at the October European Council meeting; if he had a bilateral with the British Prime Minister May; and the issues that were discussed [31634/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding his contributions on Brexit at the EU Council meeting on 20 October 2016; and if any particular actions are being taken. [32047/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
11. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if specific and targeted actions were taken to assist families and children, in particular, from war-torn Aleppo at the European Council meeting on 20 October 2016; and if it was agreed to allow families to be accommodated in member states similar to actions taken in the past during previous wars. [32048/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
66. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the violence in eastern Ukraine during the summer and the Russian-backed offensive in Aleppo were discussed at the October EU council; and the actions that were taken in relation to sanctions. [31635/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Humanitarian Aid Provision
Micheál Martin
67. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government plans to assist families and, in particular, children in war-torn Aleppo to relocate to Ireland; and if an extra humanitarian effort will be made to assist the distressed families. [31636/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
69. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken to the Scottish First Minister, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, recently. [31512/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
70. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the detail of the unit he has set up in his Department to co-ordinate the response to the Brexit referendum. [31513/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Garda Misconduct Allegations
Micheál Martin
143. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she or her Department is aware of complaints regarding the way a car accident was dealt with in Shannon, County Clare, on 29 June 2003 by the gardaí made by a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to a subsequent report carried out by her Department in 2006 on this accident; the status of this report; if any actions were taken as a result of this report; if this report can be made public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31892/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
335. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the EU Council meeting on 17 October 2016; the issues that were discussed; the actions that will be taken following the Council meeting. [31514/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Syrian Conflict
Micheál Martin
338. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether Europe is doing enough to assist civilians in Syria, particularly in Aleppo, in view of the fact that the peace talks being facilitated by the USA and Russia are now disbanded; and his plans to raise this at the next EU Council as one of the most horrific humanitarian crises in recent history where civilians and children are being left without the most basic medical attention, are starving and actually dehydrated due to lack of even water being available. [30527/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Micheál Martin
400. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities currently in receipt of a personal assistant service; the number of hours currently being provided in 2016; if any persons previously receiving a personal assistant service have had it discontinued or their hours of service reduced in 2016; and the number of persons that have been impacted. [31550/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Ministerial Correspondence
Micheál Martin
51. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has been copied on correspondence to the Garda Commissioner from a person (details supplied); and if action is being taken on the issues raised. [31218/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on arts, Irish and the Gaeltacht has been established and met. [28623/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the way he and his Government plan to make Northern Ireland a special case in the context of Brexit; if he has discussed or written to Prime Minister May in relation to the plan; and if discussions have taken place with the Secretary of State in Northern Ireland. [30528/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Brexit Issues
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the detail of any formal contacts he has had with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Ms Arlene Foster, regarding the Government's proposed all-island civic forum on Brexit. [30751/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Micheál Martin
134. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans for bilateral meetings with other Heads of Government in the period up to end-March 2017. [30718/16]