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Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
39. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5655/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
40. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5656/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Michael Creed
41. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on a claim by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the invalidity pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5657/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Michael Creed
43. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite a decision on an appeal by a person (detail supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5670/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
44. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5674/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
50. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5780/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
66. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the Carer's Allowance Scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5855/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Michael Creed
100. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the value on the merit of credited contributions for the purpose of the calculations made in respect of the entitlement to a State pension (contributory), which stipulates that there is a requirement of 520 paid full-rate social insurance contributions; if credited contributions are not valid for this calculation, the purpose of credited contributions in these circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5971/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
103. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5999/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility
Michael Creed
270. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cork has established entitlements on lands which the person is leasing in respect of an application and when payment will issue to the person under the 2015 basic payment scheme; the status of a payment under the disadvantaged area scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5530/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Michael Creed
278. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing payment to a person (details provided) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5651/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Michael Creed
279. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing payment to a person (details provided) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5652/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Michael Creed
320. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6013/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Michael Creed
321. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Michael Creed
328. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will issue payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6136/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Michael Creed
459. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the status of legalisation concerning a drug (details supplied) for medical uses; the experience in this regard of clinical trials being held in other jurisdictions that he is aware of; the process involved in approving new drug treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5554/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Food Allergies
Michael Creed
651. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's role in ensuring that primary and secondary schools have appropriate policies to manage and protect children who have food allergies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5555/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Creed
710. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the autism spectrum disorder early intervention unit at a school (details supplied) in County Cork for September 2016 onwards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6064/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Voluntary Housing Sector
Michael Creed
767. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received a copy of the report of the independent review group on organisational matters in An Bord Pleanála; if he has considered its recommendations; the legislative changes required arising from these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6049/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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VAT Rate Application
Michael Creed
100. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance the reason value added tax is levied at the higher rate on protective clothing for motor cyclists; if he will review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5278/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Applications
Michael Creed
114. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application for funding for flood relief from Cork County Council for an area (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5324/16]
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michael Creed
66. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health his views on an automatic entitlement to a Medical Card for persons diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome further to a meeting he had in late 2015 with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/16]
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael Creed
79. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will issue approval for new buildings for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4528/16]
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Water Services Provision
Michael Creed
90. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress to date in his negotiations with the local authorities and Irish Water on the takeover of estates where there are problems with pumping stations and treatment plants and where the developer is no longer in business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4516/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
127. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been refused under the disability allowance scheme; if the person meets the medical or the financial requirements; if the person has lodged an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4181/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Applications
Michael Creed
232. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes applied for by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in 2015, including the outstanding payments due; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4133/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals
Michael Creed
247. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he received an appeal from a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the disadvantaged areas scheme; when he will make a decision on this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4296/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Michael Creed
266. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will sign the commencement order for the new one-year bankruptcy legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4069/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Michael Creed
471. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she received an application from a school (details supplied) in respect of energy efficiency measures under the summer works scheme; when she will make a decision on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4132/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Architectural Qualifications
Michael Creed
545. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of progress made arising from a meeting in September 2015 with the Architects' Alliance of Ireland on the issue of registration of practice trained architects under the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4347/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Energy Schemes
Michael Creed
561. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if public buildings, including schools, are eligible for financial assistance from his Department, or from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, in respect of energy efficiency measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4184/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Michael Creed
34. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the invalidity pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3551/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
47. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3423/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
48. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3424/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Forestry Grants
Michael Creed
63. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received a submission from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine about a matter (details supplied) regarding forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3405/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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TAMS Applications
Michael Creed
87. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has applied for grant aid under the nutrient management system can amend the application as the person has identified a mistake in the costings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3395/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Michael Creed
160. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available to small and medium enterprises to provide training to employees in order to comply with legislative requirements in terms of health and safety, manual handling, food hygiene, forklift driving and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Michael Creed
203. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the basic payment scheme and the areas of natural constraint schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2944/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Dairy Equipment Scheme Applications
Michael Creed
218. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for grant-aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3064/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Forestry Grants
Michael Creed
231. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will make a final decision on an entitlement to a re-establishment grant for forestry owners who suffered storm damage some years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3123/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Nursing Staff Remuneration
Michael Creed
306. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he has sanctioned a pay increase for workers (details supplied) further to recommendations by the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3132/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Teaching Qualifications
Michael Creed
458. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of a difficulty facing holders of degrees and diplomas who are qualified to teach in Montessori schools in having their teaching qualifications recognised by the Teaching Council; that some of these teachers are employed in special education and resource teaching in conventional schools; if it is appropriate that persons should be given a period of time to achieve appropriate qualifications where an issue arises with registration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3276/16]
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Educational Disadvantage
Michael Creed
138. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; why it is not the subject of whole-school evaluation; if she will work with it to secure its financial future given the excellent and necessary service it delivers to families and young adults in difficult circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2568/16]
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Michael Creed
38. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on a claim under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2378/16]
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Sheepmeat Sector
Michael Creed
93. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied at the level of competition in the lamb processing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2415/16]
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Beef Industry
Michael Creed
94. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the difference of up to €0.80 per kilogram between beef prices here and in the United Kingdom; the role live exports can play in addressing this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2416/16]
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Michael Creed
95. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the proposed acquisition by the ABP food group of 50% of the Slaney and Irish Country Meats business; if he will make a submission to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2417/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Michael Creed
215. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is eligible for entitlements from the national reserve as an applicant under the older young farmer section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1873/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Motor Tax Rates
Michael Creed
449. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the recently reduced road tax for the haulage industry; if he will extend this to all commercial haulage vehicles whose carrying capacity is under seven tonnes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2247/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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GLAS Payments
Michael Creed
146. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive the second instalment of a payment under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/16]