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Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Catherine Byrne
100. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 which was included in last year's list for new school buildings; when a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Catherine Byrne
21. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle inpatient and day case waiting lists in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14295/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Catherine Byrne
535. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is eligible for Benik splint which is needed for rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13944/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Accident and Emergency Services Provision
Catherine Byrne
18. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in St. James's Hospital, Dublin; and the impact of these measures. [7561/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Catherine Byrne
47. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and the impact of these measures. [7562/13]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Catherine Byrne
232. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the policy that operates in regard to the cochlear implantation programme based in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, which is funded by his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the professionals working on this programme are actively encouraging parents not to learn Irish sign language and believe that learning Irish sign language would hinder the ability of the children to learn speech or lip reading, research proves that this belief is unfounded; his views on the ethical issues surrounding the cochlear programme and on the kind of support that underpins the implantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55766/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Catherine Byrne
254. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if St James’ Hospital, Dublin intends to take over the new community nursing unit in Inchicore Hollybrook; if there is any legal impediment to the hospital running this unit and transferring long stay patients from the hospital to this unit; the implications this will this have for fair deal applicants who wish to be accommodated in Hollybrook; if 18% of the beds in Hollybrook will be allocated to people from the local community as promised by the Health Service Executive in 2008; if he will provide a date for the opening of this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53550/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Health Services Allowances
Catherine Byrne
255. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a resident of a long stay facility (details supplied) in Dublin 20 is entitled to an allowance for shoes; the amount this allowance amounts to; how often is this allowance paid; when will this person next receive this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53551/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Catherine Byrne
221. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the current rules in respect of discretionary trust tax; the procedure for compliance with this tax in respect of persons deceased in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51376/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Catherine Byrne
352. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is receiving a reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46142/12]
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
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Financial Services Regulation
Catherine Byrne
20. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Catherine Byrne
97. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing rent supplement payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41095/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Adoption Legislation
Catherine Byrne
174. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of adoption by couples in a civil partnership, in view of the forthcoming children's rights referendum and adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/12]
Wed, 26 Sep 2012
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Catherine Byrne
87. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is entitled to the back to education allowance, or any other educational supports from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40788/12]
Thu, 20 Sep 2012
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Free Travel Scheme Eligibility
Catherine Byrne
265. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if there is any programme in place to provide discounted public transport for pensioners visiting Ireland, particularly Irish citizens living in Great Britain who are in receipt of an Irish State pension; if not, if such a programme is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Licensed Moneylenders
Catherine Byrne
203. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37029/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits
Catherine Byrne
392 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she provides any supports to persons who have long-term health conditions and cannot afford to pay the associated costs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Departmental Reports
Catherine Byrne
518 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on the recent report by Professor Oonagh Walsh of UCC on the practice of symphysiotomy here; the way he plans to respond to this report and the forthcoming consultation process; if he accepts the concerns outlined by the Survivors of Symphysiotomy organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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