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Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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EU Funding
Finian McGrath
244. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals that he has put forward under the Trans-European Transport Network multi-annual programme 2007 – 2013. [6143/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Collection
Finian McGrath
242. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in regard to non-principal private residence charge, if there will be double taxation for six months of 2013, in view of the fact that such residents will be liable for both the NPPR charge as well as the new local property tax. [5289/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Credit Unions
Finian McGrath
266. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will support this matter regarding a credit union question on NTMA (details supplied) [5458/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Finian McGrath
305. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5197/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Insurance Coverage
Finian McGrath
370. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding home insurance in respect of residents (details supplied) in Dublin 3 who are having problems as the seafront is considered a potential sea flood issue. [5881/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Finian McGrath
511. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [6059/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions
Finian McGrath
518. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the dialogue that has taken place between the relevant agencies and representatives from organisations (details supplied) regarding proposals made at the Peatlands Forum, and in the proposed approach for the development of the National Raised Bog Special Area of Conservation Management Plan, Section 8.1.1 which states that relevant State bodies will engage with local liaison committees to agree and implement local solutions. [5298/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions
Finian McGrath
519. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the dialogue that has taken place between his Department officials, turf bank and land owners to progress the proposals made at the Peatlands Forum, and in the proposed approach for the development of the National Raised Bog Special Area of Conservation Management Plan, Section 8.1.1 which states that relevant State bodies will engage with local liaison committees to agree and implement local solutions; and when any such further discussions will occur in the future. [5299/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Water Quality
Finian McGrath
596. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the entire legal costs to date of defending the action of the European Court of Justice decision to impose fines on Ireland for breaching EU legislation since the 2009 ECJ judgment on wastewater; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5842/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Water Quality
Finian McGrath
597. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount Ireland has paid in fines to date following the recent European Court of Justice decision to impose fines on Ireland for breaching EU legislation on wastewater systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5843/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Finian McGrath
618. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm if there is a scheme or housing project on the northside of Dublin for persons who owe a lot of money to banks regarding a property and are living on €188 per week (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6062/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Naturalisation Applications
Finian McGrath
633. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding naturalisation in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5260/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Proposed Legislation
Finian McGrath
650. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5541/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Personal Insolvency Act
Finian McGrath
672. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Personal Insolvency Bill (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6064/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Parking Provision
Finian McGrath
709. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure 300 pier jobs at Howth Harbour County Dublin are not put in jeopardy by introducing a pay for parking plan. [5375/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
755. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5869/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Orthodontic Service Provision
Finian McGrath
775. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [5194/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
776. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a long-term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [5195/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
777. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on autistic services for teenagers in the Dublin area. [5196/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Finian McGrath
790. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the non-consultant hospital doctors' campaign to cut the maximum shift worked from 36 hours down to 24 hours. [5258/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
791. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5259/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Finian McGrath
821. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme [5459/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Tax Collection
Finian McGrath
65. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of public servants earning €100,000 per year or more; the number of private sector workers earning €100,00 or more; and the total tax take for this range of persons. [4879/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Early Child Care Education Issues
Finian McGrath
79. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the early start programme. [4938/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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School Enrolments
Finian McGrath
80. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding enrolment in a school (details supplied). [4956/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Private Rented Accommodation Provision
Finian McGrath
141. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if landlords may refuse tenants on rent supplement; the notice a landlord must give to tenants to force them to leave; and if this is a Private Residential Tenancy Board issue. [4950/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Private Rented Accommodation Provision
Finian McGrath
142. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the advice and support available to a person (details supplied). [4954/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Suicide Prevention
Finian McGrath
215. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the support available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 [4949/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
217. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [4955/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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National Raised Bog Management Plan Publication
Finian McGrath
3. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 28 November 2012, the cost of each of the various turf compensation schemes from 2000 to 2010 in tabular form. [4592/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Colombian Peace Process
Finian McGrath
55. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will continue to support the peace process in Colombia and not allow some elements wreck the efforts being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4660/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Early Start Programme
Finian McGrath
87. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will not cut the early start programme (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [4729/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Public Sector Reform Implementation
Finian McGrath
100. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding public servants. [4797/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Disability Support Services Provision
Finian McGrath
182. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an impact assessment of the proposed 5% cuts to St. Michael's House and the Prosper Fingal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4639/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
Finian McGrath
195. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding bilateral cochlear implants in respect of a person (details supplied). [4785/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Hospital Staff Issues
Finian McGrath
196. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding junior doctors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4786/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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School Staffing
Finian McGrath
339. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of posts of responsibility by grade lost in primary schools each year since the imposition of the moratorium on promotion in the public service; the number of applications for alleviation received by his Department in each year and the number of applications upheld by his Department in each year. [4330/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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School Staffing
Finian McGrath
340. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of posts of responsibility by grade lost in post primary schools each year since the imposition of the moratorium on promotion in the public service; the number of applications for alleviation received by his Department in each year and the number of applications upheld by his Department in each year. [4331/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Employment Appeals Tribunal
Finian McGrath
364. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [3758/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Expenditure
Finian McGrath
487. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 28 November 2012, if he will provide information on the cost of each of the various turf compensation schemes he references from 2000 to 2010 in tabular form. [4140/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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EU Funding
Finian McGrath
488. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the moneys outlined under the following EU Funds were allocated and spent, €3.5 million Euro for the implementation of Natura 2000 through the ERDF Structural Funds and €11.8 million under the Life and Nature and Biodiversity Fund part of which also relates to projects in Natura 2000 sites [4141/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Local Government Reform
Finian McGrath
538. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the proposals (details supplied) put forward by Irish Local Development network in relation to aligning local government and local development. [4349/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Garda Investigations
Finian McGrath
557. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the inquiry into the Fr. Niall Molloy murder case. [3892/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues
Finian McGrath
570. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will assist a family (details supplied) in County Louth which is being subjected to intimidation [4111/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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EU Funding
Finian McGrath
592. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the money outlined under the following EU Fund was allocated and spent, €308.72 million of the EAFRD contribution for Natura 2000 payments under the Rural Development Programme [4141/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Harbour Fees
Finian McGrath
601. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will withdraw pay for parking at Howth Harbour as it will seriously damage local businesses and the tourism industry in Howth, County Dublin. [3852/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Finian McGrath
631. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the single farm payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [4559/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Tobacco Control Measures
Finian McGrath
648. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he wil re-visit his anti-smoking policies and actions in view of the fact that 29% of the population smoke. [3739/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
684. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will assist a family (details supplied) in County Louth [4112/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Finian McGrath
735. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 50% of medical card holders are likely to have abnormal smear test results especially in poorer areas; and the action he will take on this matter. [4550/13]