Parliamentary questions

Garda Equipment

Thomas P. Broughan

142. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to purchase additional Garda mountain bikes in view of the fact that no new bikes have been purchased since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41057/12]

Criminal Prosecutions Data

Thomas P. Broughan

143. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and charged with theft of a mobile phone from the person in Dublin City Centre in 2010/2011 and to date in 2012; the number of successful convictions obtained in each of these years to date in 2012; the additional measures Gardaí are taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41058/12]

Garda Transport Provision

Thomas P. Broughan

144. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans purchased in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41059/12]

Defence Forces Strength

Thomas P. Broughan

167. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies currently in the Defence Forces Medical Corps; if these vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41061/12]

Child Care Services Provision

Thomas P. Broughan

17. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her policy on children’s bereavement support provision; if support will be provided for the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40495/12]

Child Protection Issues

Thomas P. Broughan

23. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action she will take in response to the findings of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40494/12]

EU Funding

Thomas P. Broughan

123. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the amount of EU funding for environmental natural heritage protection applied for and obtained by each county council and county borough in 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40871/12]

URBAN Operational Programme

Thomas P. Broughan

126. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if under the new EU Urban Programme from 2014 that resources will be available for Irish cities and towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40911/12]

URBAN Operational Programme

Thomas P. Broughan

127. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will propose the North Fringe of Dublin City Council and the South Fringe of Fingal County Council as part of the key completion and redevelopment areas for funding under the proposed 2014 EU Urban Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40912/12]

Road Traffic Offences

Thomas P. Broughan

138. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown on the district courts that are enforcing section 63 of the the 2010 Road Traffic Act; if he will indicate the reason that all district courts are not enforcing this section of the 2010 Act; if he will further indicate the number of cases heard in each district court and where convicted driver's licence details were recorded by court clerks and forwarded to National Vehicle and Driver File for penalty points to be applied; the number of cases in each district court where convicted drivers' licence details were not recorded by the Courts Service and not forwarded to NVDF and reason for not doing so; the number of cases in each court where the court clerk record the details of drivers who did not hand over their licence and the number of those were forwarded on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40808/12]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Thomas P. Broughan

141. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a ten to twelve week delay in Garda Vetting for participants in the TÚS Programme in view of the fact that there were previous assurances that there was a two week turnover for applicants for garda vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40910/12]

Bus Éireann Services

Thomas P. Broughan

217. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will report on the bus public service contracts consultation; when he and the Houses of the Oireachtas will receive a report on this consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40909/12]

Common Fisheries Policy Reform

Thomas P. Broughan

59. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his key priorities for the process of reforming the common fisheries policy which will more than likely conclude during the Irish Presidency in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40049/12]

Marine Tourism

Thomas P. Broughan

65. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his plans to bring forward proposals to enhance marine tourism opportunities at the six national fishery harbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40048/12]

Black Economy Issues

Thomas P. Broughan

117. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance in view of the ongoing concerns regarding unfair competition for small and medium enterprises from the black economy; if he will consider further measures to ensure that small companies are not undercut by alleged unfair operations by persons in the black economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40459/12]

School Breaks Standardisation

Thomas P. Broughan

141. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider reviewing the time-tabling of the primary and post-primary schools' mid-term break to ensure that it doesn't coincide with the annual Halloween celebration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40211/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Thomas P. Broughan

215. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for jobseeker's benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for their jobseeker's benefit application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40331/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Thomas P. Broughan

216. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for jobseeker's allowance; the number of applicants currently waiting for their jobseeker's allowance application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40332/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Thomas P. Broughan

217. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for mortgage interest supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for their mortgage interest supplement application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40333/12]

Child Benefit Applications

Thomas P. Broughan

218. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for child benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for their child benefit application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40334/12]

Family Income Supplement Applications

Thomas P. Broughan

219. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for family income supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for their family income supplement application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40335/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Thomas P. Broughan

220. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for one parent family payment; the number of applicants currently waiting for their one parent family payment application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40336/12]

Illness Benefit Applications

Thomas P. Broughan

221. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for illness benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for their illness benefit application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40337/12]

Invalidity Pension Applications

Thomas P. Broughan

222. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for invalidity pension; the number of applicants currently waiting for their invalidity pension application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40338/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Thomas P. Broughan

223. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for rent supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for their rent supplement application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40339/12]

Redundancy Payments

Thomas P. Broughan

224. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for redundancy payment;; the number of applicants currently waiting for their redundancy payment application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40340/12]

National Internship Scheme Data

Thomas P. Broughan

225. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons now taking part in the jobBridge programme; the number of participants on the programme who have gone on to obtain full-time employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40341/12]

Organised Crime

Thomas P. Broughan

305. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent activity surrounding a high profile funeral in (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40212/12]

Alcohol Sales Legislation

Thomas P. Broughan

328. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if north south agreement has been reached on draft regulation in respect of curtailing certain drink promotions under section 16 of the 2008 Intoxicating Liquor Act; the date on which the draft regulations will be published; if he will give details of the anticipated main themes of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40573/12]

Medical Card Delays

Thomas P. Broughan

438. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an application for a medical card and a general practitioner card; the number of applicants currently waiting for their medical card and GP application to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40342/12]

Medical Card Delays

Thomas P. Broughan

439. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for medical card appeal; the number of applicants currently waiting for their medical card appeal to be assessed and a decision made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/12]

Hospital Staff Issues

Thomas P. Broughan

440. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the recent agreement with hospital consultants; if there will be any implications for long-standing plans he has to increase the number of consultants in the health system so as to address ongoing long waiting times for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40344/12]

Defence Forces Reorganisation

Thomas P. Broughan

22. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent proposals for the reorganisation of the Defence Forces including the Southern, Eastern and Western Brigades; his plans to implement a personnel ceiling of 9,500 members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39490/12]

Overseas Missions

Thomas P. Broughan

30. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence if there has been any impact on the current Irish peacekeeping mission in South Lebanon in view of the current crisis in neighbouring Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39491/12]

Alcohol Sales Legislation

Thomas P. Broughan

11. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals in relation to future arrangements for the display and sale of alcohol products in mixed trading outlets; the current status of his proposals and the date on which they will be published; if he has decided to implement section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 or implement a statutory code of practice under section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39078/12]

Garda Stations Closures

Thomas P. Broughan

22. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that there will be no further closures of Garda stations in view of the fact that 39 have already been closed in the past year and other stations have had significantly reduced operating hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39079/12]

Passport Application Numbers

Thomas P. Broughan

50. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish passports that were renewed in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39574/12]

EU Enlargement

Thomas P. Broughan

51. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a possible timeframe for Turkey joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/12]

Garda Retirements

Thomas P. Broughan

169. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank who have retired to date in 2012; the number of gardaí by rank who have applied to retire before the end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/12]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues

Thomas P. Broughan

170. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda Operation Pier; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; if this operation is still active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39573/12]

Dublin Bus Services

Thomas P. Broughan

226. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will contact Dublin Bus in relation to the number 17A and 29A Dublin Bus service with a view to putting on extra buses during peak time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/12]

Rail Services

Thomas P. Broughan

227. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the average number of commuters who use Clongriffin DART station, Dublin, on a weekly basis since the station was opened; his plans to have more trains stopping at this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/12]

Dublin Bus Services

Thomas P. Broughan

228. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the total cost of implementing the Dublin Bus real time information displays; the stage the roll out is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39578/12]

Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues

Thomas P. Broughan

57. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has accepted all of the recommendations of the recent report of the Pyrite Panel; if he has established a timeframe for implementing all of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39034/12]

Priory Hall Development

Thomas P. Broughan

83. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Priory Hall, Dublin, resolution process; when this process will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/12]

Job Losses

Thomas P. Broughan

89. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach the key sectors in which jobs have been lost in each quarter of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37683/12]

Constitutional Convention Agenda

Thomas P. Broughan

95. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach if he will extend the agenda of the Constitutional Convention to include the abolition of ground rent property rights and ensure that all freeholds are unencumbered by the medieval ground rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36935/12]

Constitutional Convention Agenda

Thomas P. Broughan

96. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach if he will extend the agenda of the Constitutional Convention to include the right of citizens to a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36936/12]

NAMA Property Leases

Thomas P. Broughan

344. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of residential units that have been made available by the National Asset Management Agency for lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39167/12]

Job Initiatives

Thomas P. Broughan

616. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has carried out a study of so-called mini-jobs policy that is operational in Germany and under consideration in the UK; his views on such mini-jobs policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38590/12]