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Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
64. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to review the provision of non-planned services at Roscommon County Hospital; the proposed development in such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7434/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Denis Naughten
102. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve ambulance coverage and response times throughout County Roscommon and east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7433/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Denis Naughten
48. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if there are any exemptions to the property tax based on household income; if he will outline the mechanism and interest rate for the deferral of a liability to the tax; if the interest rate is variable or fixed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7660/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Pension Provisions
Denis Naughten
82. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of relief teaching days allocated to teachers on a Departmental pension in the past school year at primary and post primary respectively; the corresponding figures for the last school term; the steps being taken to reduce this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
7. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 20 June 2012, the position regarding the Garda review into the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy in Clara, County Offaly, in July 1985; if he will accede to the request by the family for an independent inquiry into the priest's violent death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5660/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of the murder of Garda Richard Fallon, on 3 April 1970, independently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5661/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Local Authority Housing Applications
Denis Naughten
145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a mechanism to transfer a housing application from one local authority to another without having to submit a new application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
231. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will comment on the communications with the US authorities on the plans for comprehensive immigration reform announced last week; if progress had been made on the E3 Visa Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6069/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
692. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an agri environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5116/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
770. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will furnish the latest Health Service Executive emergency department activity comparison and the corresponding one from 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5170/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Acquired Infections
Denis Naughten
875. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide end of year figures; if he will further provide corresponding figures for other notifiable hospital acquired infections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6070/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Third Level Funding
Denis Naughten
77. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full cost to the Exchequer of educating a third level nurse and medical doctor respectively; the numbers graduating in each profession on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4893/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
Denis Naughten
81. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland on a county basis; the number that have been processed, awarded, paid, refused or awaiting decision to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
178. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contacts that have taken place with Polish authorities regarding the inclusion of horse meat in beef product; the investigations which are taking place into the source of the contamination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
179. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are being taken at EU level to ensure the integrity of its licensing regime following the identification of horse meat in beef product sources in Poland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4895/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
180. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the projected cost of monitoring a company (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if the cost is to be covered by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4896/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Flood Prevention Measures
Denis Naughten
21. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps that he is taking to implement the recommendations by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment report on Shannon Flooding published last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4266/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues
Denis Naughten
24. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of alternative bogs which have been sourced for turf cutters forced to relocate; the number of turf cutters that have been accommodated; the number that will be accommodated before the commencement of the 2013 turf cutting season; the number of persons who will not be accommodated by the commencement of the 2013 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
169. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive payment under the suckler cow welfare scheme; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4658/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Health Reports
Denis Naughten
181. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the national emergency medicine programme report published in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Fraud Cost
Denis Naughten
464. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 8 November 2012, if she will outline the results of the fraud and error survey on the child benefit scheme; when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4432/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Denis Naughten
465. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the total control savings under each scheme in 2012; the corresponding target figure for 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4433/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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State Examinations Oversight
Denis Naughten
80. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that exam supervision posts for junior and leaving certificate are not taken up by retired teachers; the number of posts filled in 2012 by teachers in receipt of a pension from his Department, by those working for the Department on a full-time and part-time basis, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Health Services Staff Issues
Denis Naughten
195. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an early retirement application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3507/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Health Services Staff Issues
Denis Naughten
197. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current vacancies for graduate psychologists within the Health Service Executive; his plans to fill such posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Denis Naughten
149. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3371/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Denis Naughten
236. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 344 of 8 November and 239 of 25 October 2012, if he will provide the figures for the period September to December and the 2012 out turn a PCCC level along with the service plan target for 2012; if he has finalised a national definition for the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3348/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Hospital Mortality Rates
Denis Naughten
237. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will publish his Department's report on mortality rates at acute hospitals; his views on whether his failure to acknowledge the inaccuracy of the figures at Roscommon County Hospital has damaged the reputation of the hospitals and its staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Data Protection
Denis Naughten
238. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to communicate the benefits of the donation of newborn bloodspot screening cards for medical research in view of his Departments advertisement last Thursday; if a communication strategy for the donation of such cards and long term provision for the storage of such cards was put in place in advance of the advertisement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3350/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Denis Naughten
303. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the relocation of staff from Convent Road, Roscommon to Golf Links Road, Roscommon will be completed by the Office of Public Works; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Convent Road; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Golf Links Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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State Agencies
Denis Naughten
304. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made to date on the amalgamation of the Valuation Office, Ordnance Survey Ireland and the Property Registration Authority, PRA; if decisions have been made on the location at which staff are to be accommodated; if staff will be relocated to vacant PRA offices in Roscommon town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Denis Naughten
525. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 766 of 6 November 2012, the progress made to date in relocating staff; his plans to relocate staff to vacant offices of the Property Registration Authority in Roscommon town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Food Labelling
Denis Naughten
560. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to topical issue of 16 January 2013, if he will provide an update on the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2952/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
585. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will receive an outpatient appointment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2359/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
586. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be called for an appointment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2362/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Health Reports
Denis Naughten
660. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he has received a report (details supplied); when it is intended to publish this report; when he expects to receive the final report and when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2997/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Bus Éireann Services
Denis Naughten
695. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his meeting with the Chief Executive of Bus Éireann recently; if the provision of bus services to Roosky, Dromod, Ballinamore and Elphin was addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Denis Naughten
138. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the proposed fuel rebate scheme will be extended to vehicles used for the carriage of passengers of category M2 or category M3 as defined in Council Directive 70/156/EEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1222/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Denis Naughten
315. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he intends to commence section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001, making it compulsory for all teachers to be registered with the Teaching Council in order to be paid from State funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Household Charge Collection
Denis Naughten
637. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are legally entitled to use the register of electors to collect the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58122/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Control of Dogs
Denis Naughten
681. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs, in view of a number of dog attacks on sheep in several parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1539/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
990. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to include haemochromatosis on the list of eligible conditions covered by the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58121/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Orthodontic Services Fees
Denis Naughten
1068. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently availing of the orthodontic service in Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway; the number of children waiting to be called for treatment and the current waiting time; the number of vacant orthodontist posts and/or positions unfilled due to leave; the specific plans to address the current backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1487/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Regional Airports
Denis Naughten
26. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deliver on proposals by Ireland West Airport, Knock to create 500 new jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57253/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Regional Airports
Denis Naughten
45. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57252/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Teachers' Remuneration
Denis Naughten
117. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a qualified teacher (details supplied) in County Roscommon, registered with theTeaching Council is paid the unqualified rate for substitute teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57627/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Turbary Rights
Denis Naughten
170. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the provision made in the 2013 Estimate to purchase bog to facilitate the relocation of turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57589/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Litter Pollution Fines
Denis Naughten
195. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to date to deal with the issue of election posters on foot of his predecessor's election poster consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57588/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
Denis Naughten
217. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Gardaí intend to publish data compiled by their road accident investigation unit into the cause of road accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57580/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Sex Offenders Notification Requirements
Denis Naughten
218. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons registered with the Gardaí who must comply with Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number actually complying with Part 2 of the Act of 2001; the steps being taken to trace those who are not in compliance with the Act; the number of prosecutions for offences contrary to Part 2 of the Act to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57584/12]