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Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Social Welfare Rates
Patrick Nulty
118. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the rate of fuel allowance on 1 November 2008; 1 November 2011; and 1 November 2013 in tabular form. [3052/14]
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Social Welfare Rates
Patrick Nulty
119. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the rate of jobseeker's benefit and allowance for each age group category of recipient on 1 November 2008; 1 November 2011; and 1 November 2013 in tabular form. [3053/14]
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Social Welfare Rates
Patrick Nulty
120. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the rate for the following payments: disability allowance, carer's allowance, one-parent family payment, blind person's pension, State contributory and non-contributory pension, illness benefit, supplementary welfare allowance, invalidity pension and widow's pension on 1 November 2008; 1 November 2011 and 1 November 2013, in tabular form. [3054/14]
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Water Charges Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
148. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an exemption from water charges for households where an occupant has Crohn’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/14]
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Legal Services Regulation
Patrick Nulty
161. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider bringing an amendment to the Legal Services Regulation Bill to allow for the transfer of staff from the Law Society to the new authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Departmental Contracts Data
Patrick Nulty
170. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 5 November 2013, if he will list the manufacturers of the State gifts listed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Proposed Legislation
Patrick Nulty
238. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the education (admissions to schools) Bill; the provision the Bill will make to ensure that all children have appropriate access to State-funded schools; his views on the practice whereby some schools ask for the baptismal certificates of pupils before enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2399/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Appointments to State Boards
Patrick Nulty
284. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to ensure that all vacancies of the board of the Standards in Public Office Commission are filled, as a matter of urgency; if he will outline the reason for the delay; if he is aware that SIPO requires its full complement of six board members to investigate allegations under its remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2247/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Departmental Meetings
Patrick Nulty
314. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the dates of meetings, both official and private, between representatives from the Consumer Association of Ireland including the chair, vice-chair, CEO and so on and his Department from September 2012 to January 2014; the issues that were discussed; if there are plans for a follow up meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2298/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Patrick Nulty
345. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2498/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
350. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will have their mortgage interest supplement restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2542/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
351. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent allowance has been suspended in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when same will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2543/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Social Welfare Appeals
Patrick Nulty
352. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be granted an oral hearing in relation to their appeal for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2544/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits
Patrick Nulty
353. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a clothing grant will be accepted in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2545/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
354. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will amend the eligibility for community employment schemes to allow persons aged 18-22 years to participate in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2546/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
355. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will allow persons who have successfully undertaken a year on the Tús scheme to be able to do a second year if the organisation in which they are based wants them to continue. [2547/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications
Patrick Nulty
414. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is not willing to undertake wall insulation works at an address (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2883/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Housing Adaptation Grant Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
477. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the budgetary allocation for the housing adaption grant for persons with a disability for 2009 up to 2014, inclusive, broken down in tabular form by local authority. [2833/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Housing Adaptation Grant Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
478. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the budgetary allocation for the housing aid for older persons grant for 2009 up to 2014, inclusive, broken down in tabular form by local authority. [2834/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Housing Adaptation Grant Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
479. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the budgetary allocation for mobility aid grants for 2009 up to 2014, inclusive, broken down in tabular form by local authority. [2835/14]
Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
621. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied). [2548/14]
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick Nulty
314. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the commencement of disability services with Beechpark for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961/14]
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Home Help Service Provision
Patrick Nulty
315. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 458 of 3 December 2013, if he will outline in detail the reason an increase of only two hours per week was provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 and not the additional hour a day home help which is required; if this matter will be urgently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1963/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Tax Reliefs Application
Patrick Nulty
134. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the foreign earnings reduction tax relief scheme, if he will outline the rationale and criteria which were used to select the new countries which will become part of the scheme for 2013 and 2014 that is, Egypt, Algeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1175/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Standards in Public Office Commission
Patrick Nulty
279. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to ensure that all vacancies of the board of the Standards in Public Office Commission, SIPO, are filled as a matter of urgency; the reason for the delay; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that SIPO requires its full complement of six board members to investigate allegations under its remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1450/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Community Welfare Services
Patrick Nulty
347. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure her Department facilitates rent supplement applicants who need to meet with a community welfare officer to discuss an application in cases where complicated circumstances may be involved; her views on whether applicants should be granted a face-to-face meeting with a community welfare officer when they request same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55423/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Payments
Patrick Nulty
354. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; if the attached correspondence will be considered; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55487/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Jobseeker's Allowance Payments
Patrick Nulty
355. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that young persons currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who manage to get a few weeks work over Christmas will not be put on the lower rate of jobseeker's allowance when they are forced to sign on again after the period of Christmas work runs out; her views that it would be unjust and discriminatory to put young persons, previously in receipt of the higher personal rate, on a lower rate of payment after they had managed to secure limited Christmas employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55489/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Direct Provision System
Patrick Nulty
554. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give consideration to introducing a single procedure to decide on protection claims as a matter of urgency in order to reduce the amount of time persons will be obliged to spend in the direct provision system; if he will ensure that the new legislation in this regard complies with various human rights instruments, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which forbids discrimination against children on the basis of the status, including immigration status, of their parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55347/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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EU Funding
Patrick Nulty
555. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of all migrant-led organisations which applied for moneys from the European Refugee Fund and European Integration Fund; the number of organisations that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55425/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Immigration Status
Patrick Nulty
559. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status or eligibility to apply for naturalisation or both in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55467/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Patrick Nulty
772. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if following the publication of the 2014 Health Service Executive service plan funding remains in place for the construction of a care centre (details suppplied) in Dublin 15 primary care centre which is a specific commitment from Government. [55473/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hospice Services
Patrick Nulty
773. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when the opening of beds at a hospice (details supplied) in Dublin 15 outlined in the 2014 Health Service Executive service plan will commence. [55474/13]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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HSE Savings
Patrick Nulty
774. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the way in which the €108 million in unspecified pay savings in the 2014 Health Service Executive service plan will be found. [55475/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
339. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if any hospital has recouped money from hospital consultants who have exceeded the permitted 20:30 private practice ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54809/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
340. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the hospitals that have recouped money from hospital consultants who have exceeded the permitted 20:30 private practice ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54810/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
341. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the amount of money each hospital has recouped from consultants who have exceeded the permitted 20:30 private practice ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54811/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Patrick Nulty
236. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a student grant application will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54205/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Patrick Nulty
322. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for jobseeker's allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54201/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Departmental Records
Patrick Nulty
325. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the file pertaining to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been forwarded to the social welfare appeals office by her Department; the date her Department received a request for the file from the appeals office; when the file will be provided to that office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54279/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Residency Permits
Patrick Nulty
453. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will introduce an earned regularisation scheme for the 30,000 undocumented workers living here. [54345/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
609. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54202/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Dental Services Provision
Patrick Nulty
610. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if dental surgery will be performed in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54203/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick Nulty
611. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure disability services will be provided to a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 as a matter of urgency; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54204/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Capital Programme Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
619. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if the €50 million transferred from the Health Service Executive capital budget to current expenditure will have any impact on projects already agreed by the HSE and in particular primary care centres. [54261/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Dublin Bus Services
Patrick Nulty
654. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria that were used in deciding the 20 Dublin Bus routes to be put out to tender in 2016. [53905/13]
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
212. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants that have remitted private practice fees to hospitals where they work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53415/13]
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
213. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been remitted to hospitals from consultants who have exceeded their specified ratio of public to private patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53416/13]
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hospital Consultants Contract Issues
Patrick Nulty
214. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health in view of the fact that in 2012, more than 50% of inpatients treated at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital were private patients, while 38% of inpatients treated at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and 36% of those treated at Mercy University Hospital in Cork were private patients and some 35% of children treated at Crumlin children's hospital had private health insurance, the reason the health service is not pursuing this and recouping the money it is entitled to under the terms of the consultant contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53417/13]
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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Jobs Data
Patrick Nulty
69. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will substantiate claims that the economy is producing 3,000 jobs per month by providing a breakdown of the jobs for a sample month by standard occupational classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53281/13]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Patrick Nulty
131. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) has not received any contact from the Revenue Commissioners regarding the valuation sent of their property; if, given the entirely flawed estimate they received from them initially, they will be entitled to a rebate on their payment for 2013; and the rate they will be liable for in 2014. [52728/13]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Patrick Nulty
257. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52625/13]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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House Purchase Schemes
Patrick Nulty
328. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a family (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be facilitated in concluding a mortgage to rent agreement with their lender; if he will confirm the role his Department will play regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52685/13]
Thu, 5 Dec 2013
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
216. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the safety concerns of staff working at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on exiting and entering the hospital during the hours of darkness; if he will ask the hospital management to provide better lighting at the rear entrance to the hospital to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52255/13]
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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Social Welfare Code Reform
Patrick Nulty
81. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to the ten solutions for smarter futures as put forward by the One Family campaign group; her response to the proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52208/13]
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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Arts Funding
Patrick Nulty
86. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will ensure that funding for the arts is maintained in view of the importance of the arts to citizens and to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52160/13]
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Health Services Provision
Patrick Nulty
450. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that wheelchair repairs are carried out for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15, as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51791/13]
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Patrick Nulty
458. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for an additional hour per day of home help will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51886/13]
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
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National Internship Scheme Placements
Patrick Nulty
123. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 is being paid only €114.40 on a JobBridge placement scheme in view of the fact they are working 30 hours per week; and her views on whether this is exploitation of a worker. [51013/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Patrick Nulty
202. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices who are within six to12 months of completing their apprenticeship but have been made redundant; the number of apprentices made redundant who are within two years of completing their apprenticeship; the number of apprentices who are currently taking part in the redundant apprentice placement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50155/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Education and Training Places
Patrick Nulty
222. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of places reserved on education, training and back to work initiatives for under 26s under the responsibility of his Department in 2010, 2011 and 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50347/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Departmental Agencies Board Remuneration
Patrick Nulty
258. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the twelve directors of the National Council for Special Education receive any payment, allowance or other form of benefit in kind as part of their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50760/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Education and Training Provision
Patrick Nulty
320. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the 20,000 additional places, referred to by her in media statements, available and reserved for young unemployed persons for which she is responsible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50345/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Education and Training Provision
Patrick Nulty
322. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason persons on a one parent family payment are excluded from participating in Momentum training courses administered by FÁS; and if she will alter the criteria to allow them to do so. [50441/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Education and Training Provision
Patrick Nulty
358. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the 90,000 places available for unemployed persons referred to by her in media statements; if she will provide a breakdown of the 20,000 additional places available and reserved for young unemployed persons referred to in her media statements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50344/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Youth Services Data
Patrick Nulty
359. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of places reserved on education, training and back to work initiatives for under 26s under the responsibility of her Department in 2010, 2011 and 2012; if she will provide a breakdown of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50346/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
388. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the age criteria for community employment schemes to allow persons between 18 and 35 years to participate in them. [50443/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Patrick Nulty
391. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50467/13]
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Sporting Events
Patrick Nulty
680. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will raise concerns raised by Amnesty International regarding exploitation of workers in Qatar in the run up to the 2022 World Cup with the FAI and FIFA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50442/13]
Thu, 21 Nov 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Patrick Nulty
110. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an estimate of the cost of reinstating the Christmas bonus payment for persons in receipt of certain social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49978/13]
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Patrick Nulty
101. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide in tabular form the contract price, extras claimed, extras money agreed and total cost in respect of the recent rebuilding of the main road in the Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49770/13]
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Patrick Nulty
215. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will lift the recruitment embargo to allow the recruitment of permanent full-time speech and language therapists; if his attention has been drawn to the huge demands for a public speech and language service for children, adolescents and adults; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that so many qualified speech and language therapists trained in this country have been unable to find work here and have been forced to leave the country to gain employment; if his attention has been drawn to the serious and damaging effect this is having on patients and on the future of the profession in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49758/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Seanad Reform
Patrick Nulty
114. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Taoiseach his plans for the reform of Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49519/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Youth Guarantee
Patrick Nulty
352. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the way the interdepartmental youth guarantee implementation group is demonstrating the required transparent planning process in the construction of the youth guarantee implementation plan as defined by the European Commission; if she will furnish details regarding the formal consultation process between each of the sectors and the interdepartmental youth guarantee implementation group, in view of the fact that the Commission states that each youth guarantee implementation plan should set out the roles of public education and employment authorities, youth organisations, employees' and employers' representatives; the amount of funding that is being applied for from the the €6 billion youth unemployment initiative funding stream by 31 December 2013; if she will detail any matched funding at national level; the amount of funding being applied for from the provisional €10 billion European Social Fund for 2014; if she will detail any matched funding at national level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49403/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Visa Applications
Patrick Nulty
513. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding visa applications in respect to relatives of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when a decision will be made on the applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48924/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
649. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if the renewal of a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48948/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Patrick Nulty
695. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health in regard to the 477 multidisciplinary staff for community mental health services promised for 2013, the number that are currently in post; if all of the 477 staff for 2013 will be hired in 2013; if he will provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the 477 staff for 2013 by discipline and by region; if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the 477 staff in terms of the allocation to adult mental health services, CAMHS, intellectual disability, old age and forensic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49402/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Medical Card Delays
Patrick Nulty
714. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application now under appeal will be expedited in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49523/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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State Bodies Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
738. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual budget for the National Transport Authority for each year 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49404/13]
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
95. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding social welfare entitlements for persons over 62 years old; if she will address the issues raised therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48678/13]
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Garda Deployment
Patrick Nulty
134. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reductions in Garda resources and numbers operating out of Blanchardstown Garda station that have taken place in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 respectively; and if he will immediately increase resources in the area in view of several serious incidents that have taken place in the area. [48632/13]
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Patrick Nulty
195. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to curb the overcrowding in the emergency department at Connolly Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the hospital is consistently recording the second highest number of patients on trolleys in the country; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that on some occasions Connolly Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital in the country and that the number of patients on trolleys in 2013 has escalated very significantly to their highest ever levels; if he will commit to putting the resources in place immediately to end this unacceptable practice of leaving patients on trolleys; the action he will take to deal with this serious overcrowding problem in view of the fact that we are entering the busy winter period; if he will ensure that hospital management meet with nursing staff representatives who have requested an emergency meeting to resolve this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48635/13]
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Property Taxation Administration
Patrick Nulty
49. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns being raised by persons who are trying to get through to the Revenue Commissioner's property tax helpline but who cannot get through or who are having to wait a very long time to get to speak to someone; if he will provide extra staff to ensure that persons are able to speak to someone in a timely manner when they ring the helpline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48478/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Patrick Nulty
70. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider ceasing the green diesel system and replacing it with a system of tax rebates for agricultural and industrial use purposes to save the taxpayer the €600 million spent each year dyeing 1.25 billion litres of fuel and to make further savings of €150 million due to criminal resale of the fuel for other purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47490/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
104. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of the extension to Castleknock Community College will commence. [47506/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Patrick Nulty
110. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 335 of 11 June 2013, if he will consider allowing local community groups to tender for use of the building referred to therein in view of the fact that the Office of Public Works has agreed to do this in the case of old Garda stations. [47504/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications
Patrick Nulty
211. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a long-term illness scheme book will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 ; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47487/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Patrick Nulty
213. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when construction of Corduff primary care centre will commence and if the funding for the project is in place. [47505/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Local Drugs Task Forces Funding
Patrick Nulty
214. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the allocation to the Blanchardstown Local Drug Taskforce for 2014; and the allocation made in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in tabular form. [47507/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Patrick Nulty
215. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when construction of Navan Road Primary Care centre will commence; and if funding for the project is in place. [47508/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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State Gifts
Patrick Nulty
110. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Taoiseach the total number of State gifts presented to foreign dignitaries during each of the past ten years; the total value of such gifts; if he will provide an itemised list of the gifts by country of the dignitary being presented with the gift; the nature of the gift and manufacturer; the value of the gift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45853/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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UN Resolutions
Patrick Nulty
115. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland abstained from the 2010 United Nations General Assembly vote to adopt a declaration on the right to water; if his attention has been drawn to the declaration that states the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights; if he will outline in detail the objections Ireland had to this declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45747/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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VAT Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
141. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to assist small businesses which will be faced with 13.5% VAT on their water bills from 1 January 2014; the action he will take to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues
Patrick Nulty
177. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance when the next visit to Ireland by the troika will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46151/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
326. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Dublin; when repairs will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46589/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Register of Lobbyists Legislation
Patrick Nulty
366. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure the IFSC Clearing House Group is covered under the regulation of lobbying Bill 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45703/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Patrick Nulty
430. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45750/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Patrick Nulty
487. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45983/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Irish Water Remit
Patrick Nulty
689. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work Irish Water is carrying out to alter domestic water supply connections; the reason 15 mm fittings are being replaced with 25 mm fittings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46605/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
1009. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 can be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45751/13]